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Vicki Sartorius Obituary
HERNDON, Va. - Vicki Bullock Sartorius, 44, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at her home surrounded by friends and loved ones after a long illness.
Mrs. Sartorius was born in Maryville, Tenn. In her early years, her family moved to Salisbury, N.C., and finally settled in Florence, S.C., where she attended West Florence High school, Class of 1980. She then attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish.
After graduation, Vicki served as a Christian missionary with Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board. In this role, she was assigned to the staff of Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, where she served for two years as a missionary to internationals and various foreign embassies and consulates in Washington, D.C.
Following her service as a missionary, Vicki accepted a position with the Meetings and Expositions Department of the American Physical Therapy Association in Alexandria, Va. For seven years she coordinated annual and semi-annual meetings and national and international conventions throughout the U.S. and Canada on behalf of the association. By the time she resigned from APTA in 1995 to become a stay-at-home mom, she was the director for exposition services.
Mrs. Sartorius taught piano lessons in her home for 10 years focusing on the development of beginner music and piano fundamentals in pre-teen children.
Surviving are her husband of 17 years, Paul Kevin Sartorius; daughters Kelly Renee and Lauren Michelle Sartorius, all of Herndon, Va.; brother Richard Bullock of Dothan, Ala.; and parents Olin and Joyce Bullock of Florence.
Burial will be in Herndon on Sept. 16.
Memorials: Southview Baptist Church, Vicki Sartorius Memorial Fund, 2620 Reston Parkway, Herndon, VA 20171.
Adams-Green Funeral Home in Herndon is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Paul Sartorius.
April 21, 2009
still remebering vicki and when i met her at Georgetown Hospital ..she always had a smile
Vince Kluth
September 29, 2006
Words escape me, Paul. Though I never met her, she sounds like a magnificent and exceptional human being. Our God is greater than all pain and suffering, and in His sovereignty will someday show us how this tragic pathway resulted in greater praise to His name. Our family's prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Simon/Debbie Buckman
September 25, 2006
"Vicki may have gone from your sight, but not from your heart. She will be a part of you forever". May God care for you and your family in this time of sorrow. May He give you special strength and many loving arms to help you through your grief. Simon and I have such fond memories of a very special Lady....Love from Simon & Debbie B.
Robert Benedetto
September 22, 2006
Vicki was a encouraging loving person and a blessing to be around.Her love for the Lord and the investment of herself to serve him is a great testament to her life.I've been blessed to know her.
Chris and Rebecca Caperton
September 18, 2006
Dear Paul,
We have so many wonderful memories of time spent with you and Vicki during our early married years at Columbia Baptist. Vicki was kind, loving, compassionate and had a wonderful sense of what was really important in life. We share your loss and pray that you, Kelly, Lauren, and your family feel God's grace and comfort in the days and months ahead.
We wanted your family to know how much the celebration service meant to us, and what a wonderful job Kelly did with her tribute to her Mom.
God Bless and keep you,
Chris and Rebecca
Anita Shively
September 18, 2006
Dear Friends
How I prayed that Vicki would be healed, would see her girls mature and find their paths in life and that she and Paul would grow old together. I prayed for mercy. How thankful I am for memories and for the times we shared while she was growing up in Florence. I know that I will see her smile again. May God's strength and comfort flow through you all. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Valarie Simpson
September 17, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Vicki was special! We were friends in youth group at Ebenezer Baptist. She and her family were wonderful examples of God's love, I have many special memories from those younger years. I'm so glad I got to visit with her during our youth group reunion before her illness, she was so happy and excited to tell me about her life with Paul and the girls.
Vicki will always be remembered as a Light for Christ! Mr. & Mrs. Bullock I can't imagine the heartahe you must feel losing a wonderful daughter like Vicki, take comfort in our loving Father and the many thoughts and prayers for you, Paul and the girls.
Love,
Valarie Meggs Simpson
Dan Vernon
September 16, 2006
Paul,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and be with you and your daughters.
Gin Rains
September 16, 2006
Paul, Lauren and Kelly,
The memories of Vicki will always remain dear to my heart. She is a true example of God's gift of life. Her kind words and prayers she spoke to me when times were bad in my life will be engraved in my soul forever. Although her times were rough, she seemed to always put others first. Savanna will always cherish the cooking classes, cookbook and apron she made for her. I am blessed to have known her and hope to be the kind of mother,wife, daughter and friend she was. Vicki is a true gift from God and his purpose. As life goes on, I know that Vicki will live in each and everyone one of us that had the blessing to know her. Paul, you are doing her work and I know that she will continue to strenghten you, guide you and forever love you. In my thoughts and prayers always,
Kim Skiles
September 15, 2006
Paul:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Lord will strengthen and comfort you in the days ahead.
"He tends His flock like a shepherd,
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them close to his heart..." Isaiah 40:11
Imelda Dungka
September 15, 2006
"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you" (Jn 14:2). One day we'll be there with Vicki and won't need to imagine heaven anymore.
Jim & Kris Reid
September 14, 2006
Dear Paul, Kelly, Lauren, Olin, and Joyce:
We grieve with you, even as we celebrate Vicki's homecoming with her Lord and Savior. Our on-going prayers for you are for God's own comfort because of the certainty of His promises. We will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
Ron Bass
September 14, 2006
Paul,
God will be with you and the girls. Stay close to Him. From the guest book, I can see a rich heritage of a family that will continue to be a blessing to all of us.
Ed & Beverly Rish
September 14, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you through these long months of Vicki's illness. She was a good wife, mother, daughter and friend. We shared the same birthday month and celebrated a couple of times together while we were at Southview.
In Christian love,
Gregg Sartorius and Family
September 14, 2006
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gregg Sartorius
September 14, 2006
Now that Vicki is with the Lord, may He bless and care for Paul and the girls as they proceed on with His work. She shall always be missed, but never forgotten.
tim teague
September 14, 2006
Dear Paul,
May God's grace and peace sustain you, Lauren and Kelly as you continue to live each day, even each hour with the loss of Vicki. We know He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all we ask, think, or imagine and I pray that you rest in His peace that passes all understanding as you ponder that Vicki is now in His safe, healthy care.
Vicki was one of the most memorable people I ever worked with--her energy, kindness, and competency were incredible.
If I can come to you or you come to me in these days ahead, I want to be there for you.
With care, Tim Teague
Don & Cheryl Collins
September 14, 2006
We love you Vicki.
Catherine Langreney
September 14, 2006
Dear Kelly, Lauren, and Paul,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Cory would like to say to Lauren that he thinks of her and hopes that she is all right. Oceane sends her love to Kelly.
Vicky was an exceptional woman who radiated with kindness and energy. We will cherish the memories of all of you in Mont Tremblant 3 years ago.
Tom and Patty Swanson
September 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LOMBARDI GTU
September 13, 2006
ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS .. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .
Nancy and Marvin Mullins
September 13, 2006
Dear Paul,
You and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. We believe God’s sovereignty won’t lead us where His Grace can’t keep us. “Psalms 61:1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. Psalms 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalms 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” God bless and we are praying for your tomorrows. You will never bear this loss alone. The prayers of the saints and the Grace of God will bring you through.
"NaNa" Margaret Harvey
September 13, 2006
Dear Kelly, Lauren and Paul,
Life sometimes has some really bad things in it, like losing your mom way too soon. Life also has some good things in it. One of those good things is and was your mom. I am so glad I knew Vicki and that she placed a special trust in me by letting me take care of you, Kelly, when you were little. She touched a lot of people and touched my family in ways you may never know. What you can know is that from the time you were little teeny babies (and Kelly, you were little!), she loved you deeply and was watching out and protecting you. Of that you can be sure. Hold on to her love and hold on to God's hands.
Praying for you all,
Brian Wong
September 13, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss. I have experienced losses both anticipated and unexpected. When I was fifteen years old in my first year in high school, my mother died of melanoma at age 54 in December 2004; we were anticipating the loss. As with me, I am sure your loss is emotionally stressful for you and your family.
Your grief may ebb and flow. It has been said that each of us has this well deep inside of us that can be filled to the brim with grief. Every time we cry, we empty out some of the well. But the well fills again. The level of sorrow in your well may lessen as time passes, but it will never run dry. There will always be birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and those days when the well seems to fill to its brim again. Allow yourself time to remember and mourn. It is part of your healing. Grief is a continuing journey.
Julie (Mullinax) Crawford
September 12, 2006
Dear Paul,
I fondly remember Vicki from our time together at Columbia Baptist. Her humor and willingness to serve others will be remembered by those of us fortunate to have known her. You and your girls are in my prayers.
Greg Johnson
September 12, 2006
Paul,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement. To know the pain you were going through in your personal life over these past 3 years, yet you still faced the daily rigors of work with such zest and zeal and always with a smile is an awesome testament, and tangible evidence of your faith and unwavering relationship with Christ Jesus. Know that weeping endureth at night, but joy cometh in the morning, Christ proclaims. Celebrate Vicki's life and legacy, and know that you'll see here again on the other side of righteousness. Though she is no longer here in the physical, her spirit lives and shall manifest and thrive in you, your children, and countless others that she touched throughout her lifetime.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 5:8
God bless, and God keep you.
Gregory L. Johnson
Ned Owings
September 12, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Bullock , Richard and family,
You may not remember me, but I taught Vicki at West Florence and was her advisor on the yearbook staff. I will always remember her as a dedicated student and an outstanding young lady. My thoughts are with you at this time .
Julie Moose
September 12, 2006
I was so saddened to learn of Vicki's death. She was an exceptional person and a dear friend. She touched my life in so many wonderful ways, and she will truly be missed. She was always an inspiration to me. I have so many fond memories that I will always cherish. I selfishly wish that this had not been God's plan, but I take great comfort in knowing that she is now with God, and she is watching over us.
My heart goes out to Vicki's family at this time and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that your faith and memories bring you comfort.
Billy Carmon
September 12, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Bullock, I was very saddened to learn of Vicki's passing. I knew early on from coaching her in softball and basketball and playing tennis with her that she was a very special person who would accomplish great things. I know she is pain-free and in Heaven right now and that brings great comfort to me as I know it does you. Her time here was too short but she lived life to its fullest.
The Lillys
September 12, 2006
We are so honored to have known you through your family. What a witness to God's love!
Vicki - Easter Sunday, 2004
September 12, 2006
Paul Sartorius
September 12, 2006
I love you Vicki!
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